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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Game Day

    46 Super Bowl 2023 Snacks & Appetizers

    February 3, 2023 by Sharon Rigsby 1 Comment

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    46 Super Bowl 2023 Snacks and Appetizers is a delicious touchdown-worthy curated collection of top-rated, crowd-pleasing recipes and menu ideas to help you get ready for kick-off and score big on the big day with your family and friends!

    Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party or sitting in a comfy chair at home rooting for your favorite team on TV, these quick and easy game day recipes are easy to tackle, even for beginner cooks!

    After all, in my playbook, a winning menu is just as important as a winning team! 

    A collage of four different appetizers including fried oysters and baked potato skins.

    Whether you are cooking for two or for a crowd, this array of easy-to-follow recipes and menu ideas has something for everyone and includes multiple options for everything you need to score a win in the food department. 

    I’ve teamed up with my sister Chula at the Pudge Factor Blog to share the best of the best Super Bowl food your family and friends won’t be able to resist.   

    Whether you are looking for a crowd-pleasing favorite such as my Southern Caviar Dip, classic football food such as Easy Pigs in a Blanket, or make-ahead finger food like my Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, we’ve got you covered.  

    So, let’s get this party started!

    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings – Grits and Pinecones

    One taste of my super crispy, perfectly seasoned Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, and you will be in wing heaven.

    These lemon pepper wings are perfect for serving as an appetizer at a Super Bowl Party, a game day bash, or a casual get-together with friends. There may even be a law that mandates serving wings at game day parties. If not, there should be!!

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    Lemon pepper chicken wings on a bronze plate with a dipping sauce.

    Best Ever Easy Redneck Caviar Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    Best Ever Easy Redneck Caviar Dip aka Cowboy Caviar, Texas Caviar, Black Bean Salsa, Corn, and Black Bean Salad, and the list continues. But, no matter what you call it or how you serve it, this easy-to-make healthy dip/salad/salsa is perfect for tailgating or a Super Bowl party. 

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    The perfect game day snack, Easy Southern Caviar Dip with tortilla chips in a Mexican style bowl.

    Best Southern Crispy Fried Oysters – Grits and Pinecones

    This recipe features salty, silky, slightly sweet, delectable fried oysters encased in a classic, crispy, perfectly seasoned cornmeal crust.

    Every bite is pure oyster bliss with a rich combination of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare, these versatile, restaurant-quality bivalve mollusks are considered a true delicacy. They can be served as a tasty appetizer or a delicious dinner entrée. 

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    A plate of fried oysters with a bowl of cocktail sauce and cocktail fork.

    Marinated Cheese – Pudge Factor

    For a game day appetizer that is sure to WOW your guests, you should try Marinated Cheese. It has alternating layers of sharp Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, topped with an incredible marinade. Marinated cheese is a snap to make and is awesome to serve.

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    Game Day Marinated Cheese

    Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    With a name like Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip, you would think this delicious dip would be full of yummy corn and cheesy goodness, and you would be right!

    And, with a name like Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip, you would think that this southwestern-inspired dip would be perfect for serving as a game day appetizer, and you would be right about that too!

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    A big bowl of Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip and tortilla chips for a Game Day party.

    Layered Shrimp Cocktail Spread – Pudge Factor

    If you like shrimp cocktails, you’ll love this Layered Shrimp Cocktail Spread. It’s quick and easy to prepare and tastes as good as it looks! It consists of spicy cocktail sauce and succulent shrimp on top of a savory cream cheese base.

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    Game Day Snack, a Layered Shrimp Cocktail Spread with crackers.

    Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip is a tantalizing Super Bowl dip and the perfect football party food. It’s made with tasty green olives, salami, provolone cheese, and tangy giardiniera.

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    Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip in a white bowl with toasted bread rounds.

    Quick and Easy Fried Crab Claws – Grits and Pinecones

    Fried Crab Claws, sometimes called Fried Crab Fingers or Fried Cocktail Crab Claws, are quick and easy appetizers or can be served as a main dish. This simple recipe features blue crab claws soaked in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned corn flour, and deep-fried until golden brown, crispy, and delicious.

    With only a few ingredients and twenty minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality appetizer or main dish ready to serve.

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    Fried crab claws on a white plate next to a bowl of cocktail sauce.

    Tasty Egg Salad Sliders – Pudge Factor

    Why not make some tasty egg salad sliders for your Super Bowl party? They have two main ingredients – egg salad and slider buns. I prefer to make my slider buns, but you could certainly buy them already made. You could also use your egg salad recipe, but you should try mine – it’s delicious!

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     Two Egg Salad Sliders with lettuce.

    Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    If you love Buffalo wings, you will love this dip! It tastes like the wings but without the mess, and it’s a perfect Super Bowl snack!

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    Buffalo Chicken Dip in a white baking dish with carrots and celery and game day napkins.

    Simple Four Cheese Quesadillas – Grits and Pinecones

    Simple and full of flavor, homemade Four Cheese Quesadillas feature a Mexican blend of melted cheesy goodness with Monterey Jack, Asadero, Cheddar, and Queso Quesadilla cheeses wrapped in a hot, crunchy flour tortilla.

    Quick and easy to make on the stove, with only four ingredients and a few steps, cheese quesadillas are ideal for serving as an appetizer or snack at your game-day bash!

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    A stack of quesadillas topped with sour cream and salsa.

    Southern Cheese Straws – Pudge Factor

    Cheese Straws are a highly addictive southern game-day appetizer. Crispy and buttery, Southern Cheese Straws are amazing when paired with an adult beverage or just by themselves. It’s impossible to eat just one!

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    Southern Cheese Straws wrapped in a paper cone on a wooden cutting board.

    Easy Pigs in a Blanket – Grits and Pinecones

    When The Super Bowl rolls around, be sure to serve touchdown-worthy appetizers and game-day party food like these classic Easy Pigs in a Blanket.

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    Pigs in a Blanket topped with poppy seeds with plastic football shaped picks.

    Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls – Pudge Factor

    Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls are an easy game-day snack. With only three ingredients, these little gems have it all.  

    They’re super simple to make, taste incredible whether you eat them warm or at room temperature, freeze beautifully, and are just as good reheated. Who could ask for more?

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    Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls on a white serving plate.

    Cast-Iron Skillet Macho Nachos – Grits and Pinecones

    Some folks like to watch football, and some are just in it for the food. These, no silverware necessary, Skillet Macho Nachos are perfect for either group.

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    Cast-Iron Skillet Machos

    Mini Reuben Croustades – Pudge Factor

    If you like Reuben sandwiches, you’ll love these delectable bite-sized morsels! They are the perfect game-day party food.

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    Mini Reuben Croustades topped with cheese and parsley on a white serving plate.

    Make-Ahead Mushroom Croustades – Pudge Factor

    Make-Ahead Mushroom Croustades are the perfect bite-sized game day appetizer.

    With rich and creamy mushroom filling in a crispy toasted bread shell, they will WOW the most discerning football aficionados.

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    A mushroom croustade garnished with chopped parsley.

    Quick and Easy Buffalo Shrimp – Grits and Pinecones

    If you like shrimp and spicy foods, Quick and Easy Buffalo Shrimp is for you! Simple to prepare, this football finger food will quickly become your go-to Super Bowl snack. It’s the perfect marriage of fresh, briny shrimp and spices.

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    Buffalo shrimp on a white plate with celery and carrots.

    Easy Chicken Ranch Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    I think there is a saying that “nothing in life is easy,” but in the case of this delicious and easy Chicken Ranch Dip, nothing could be further from the truth.  Easy Chicken Ranch Dip is a wonderful addition to your game day or tailgating party menu.

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    Chicken Ranch Dip with Triscuits in a serving bowl.

    Bang Bang Chicken – Pudge Factor

    Bang Bang Chicken is a perfect appetizer for a game-day party. It features extra crispy chicken bites drizzled with an amazing creamy sweet chili sauce. On top of that, it’s quick and easy to prepare!

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    Six pieces of Bang Bang Chicken on a square white plate, garnished with chives.

    Easy Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms – Grits and Pinecones

    Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious snack for a game day party, an easy football party appetizer, or the ultimate finger food.

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    Easy Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms on a baking sheet hot out of the oven.

    Tasty Taco Cups – Pudge Factor

    Tasty taco filling layered with melted cheese in crispy wonton wrappers makes the perfect game-day appetizer. What’s even better is that they’re super easy to make and just as yummy made ahead of time and reheated!

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    Tasty Taco Cups

    Baked Bacon Ranch Jalapeño Poppers – Grits and Pinecones

    Try my favorite recipe for Baked Bacon Ranch Jalapeño Poppers. These game day snacks are also one of the easiest finger foods to make and the perfect party appetizer.

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    Baked Jalapeno Poppers on a white serving plate.

    Fried Loaded Potato Balls  – Pudge Factor

    Wow, your family and guests with these fried, loaded potato balls. Crispy on the outside and filled with baked potatoes, cheese, and bacon, they make the perfect make-ahead game day appetizer. or side dish.

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    A basket of fried potato balls topped with shredded parmesan cheese.

    Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp – Grits and Pinecones

    Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is the ultimate appetizer or can be an amazing entree! Perfect for a crowd at a Super Bowl party or just a cozy evening for two!

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    Bacon wrapped shrimp on a white plate.

    Game Day Snack Mix – Grits and Pinecones

    Game Day Snack Mix is the ultimate Super Bowl snack. Whip up a batch today with your favorite team colors to nibble on while you watch the game!

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    Quick and Easy Game Day Snack Mix in bowls with Bugles, miniature pretzels,M&M's and Cheez Its.

    Relish Trays – Grits and Pinecones

    How about a beautiful, family-friendly, flavorful relish tray for your Super Bowl party?  Discover creative and modern ideas for quickly putting together these classic platters for game day parties and other special occasions.

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    Seven glass relish trays with an assortment of marinated and pickled vegetables.

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – Pudge Factor

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are a four-ingredient wonder that is certain to become your most requested appetizer. Flaky puff pastry surrounds ham and cheese accented with Dijon mustard. When baked to perfection, this is the perfect appetizer for casual or sophisticated dinners as well as anytime snacks.

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    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels made with puff pastry on a white plate.

    Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bites – Pudge Factor

    Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bites are loaded with grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, and cheddar cheese. They’re the perfect appetizer eaten plain or dipped in ketchup or spicy marinara.

    The mixture can be made ahead of time and baked when you need them. Also, the leftovers are just as good when they’ve been refrigerated and reheated. Did I mention that they are super easy to make? 

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    A plate full of Zucchini Bites an appetizer with sauce.

    Bruschetta with Citrus Roasted Olives and Burrata – Grits and Pinecones

    How about serving up flavorful Bruschetta with Citrus Roasted Olives and Burrata for a game day or Super Bowl party? Close your eyes and imagine a buttery, toasted baguette slice topped with heavenly burrata, the queen of Italian cheeses.

    As if that wasn’t enough, roasted green and black olives coated with a citrusy glaze are the crowning glories topping this tasty dish.

    Every last bite is full of creamy, briny, crunchy deliciousness!

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    Six slices of bruschetta on a wooden board with a gray napkin underneath.

    Wonton Mac & Cheese Bites – Pudge Factor

    Wonton Mac & Cheese Bites take the ultimate comfort food to new levels. They are the perfect appetizer for young and old. Three-cheese macaroni and cheese is packaged in a crispy wonton cup and topped with melted cheese and crumbled bacon.

    What’s even better is that they can be made ahead of time, frozen, and reheated just in time to WOW your friends and family.

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    A white plate with wonton mac and cheese bites and others cooling on a wire rack.

    Easy Loaded Air-Fryer Potato Skins – Grits and Pinecones

    Easy Loaded Crispy Potato Skins, full of melted cheese and bacon, are an air-fried baked retro appetizer that harkens back to the late 1970s.

    They are the ultimate party food and make great football party finger food.

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    A wooden cutting board topped with Loaded Crispy Potato Skins.

    Cajun Pork Boulettes with Spicy Dip – Pudge Factor

    Cajun Pork Boulettes with Spicy Dip are an amazing appetizer. They are perfect for football parties and are easy to put together, albeit a bit time-consuming.

    The Cajun Pork Boulettes can also be made ahead of time and freeze beautifully. What more could you ask? 

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    Cajun Pork Boulettes on a white serving plate.

    Quick and Easy Hanky Pankies – Grits and Pinecones

    If you have never had a Hanky Panky, you are in for a treat! There is nothing improper about this Hanky Panky Recipe for old-fashioned, delicious cocktail rye bread appetizers, topped with a combination of sausage, hamburger meat, and, what else, lots of gooey cheesy goodness!

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    Quick and Easy Hanky Pankies on a black plate.

    Fromage Fort – Pudge Factor

    Fromage Fort, meaning “strong cheese” in French, is an easy and delicious cheese spread made with leftover cheeses in your refrigerator.

    It takes minutes to put together and produces an awesome appetizer that your guests will rave about.

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    A bowl of fromage fort which is a cheese dip on a wooden cutting board.

    Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts – Grits and Pinecones

    If you are not from the South or haven’t spent much time here, you may have never tasted boiled peanuts (aka goober peas). But, they are a classic game day appetizer, and for a good reason.

    Everyone loves them!

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    A wooden bowl filled with Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts

    Loaded Crispy Crown Cups – Pudge Factor

    Loaded Crispy Crown Cups are crispy potato cups filled with your favorite loaded baked potato fixins. Crispy Crowns form the Cups topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and crumbled bacon.

    Sound amazing? Well, they are! Be sure to make plenty; they disappear quickly.

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    Loaded Crispy Crown Cups a delicious potato appetizer recipe.

    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip is everything the name implies! Fresh, briny juicy gulf shrimp are sautéed in butter, garlic, and white wine and then mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.

    Then, they are baked until the lemony breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crusty.

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    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with toasted bread rounds ready for serving

    Spinach Artichoke Bread Ring Dip – Pudge Factor

    Spinach Artichoke Bread Ring Dip combines homemade rolls with an amazing Spinach Artichoke Dip. And guess what? The food processor does most of the work, including the kneading of the bread dough!

    This eliminates the need for a stand mixer or bread machine to produce awesome rolls!

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    Homemade bread rolls in a cast iron pan with spinach artichoke dip.

    Easy Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops – Grits and Pinecones

    Easy Marinated Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are a sweet and salty, flavorful, make-ahead appetizer. They are perfect for a game day party or anytime you want to whip up a batch of delicious snacks or appetizers.

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    Baked Easy Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops served on a plate and garnished with fresh rosemary.

    Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers – Pudge Factor 

    Parmesan Garlic Oyster Crackers are insanely easy to make and insanely addictive. They take minutes to put together and are a perfect munchie for any occasion or an anytime snack.

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    Three bowls of oyster crackers on a white tablecloth.

    Wonton Jalapeno Popper Bites – Pudge Factor  

    If you like jalapeño poppers, you’ll love Wonton Jalapeño Popper Bites. The wonton wraps are stuffed with an amazing filling and baked to crispy perfection.

    They’re super easy to make and can be eaten hot, warm, or cold. What’s even better is that they can be made ahead of time and reheated for 5 minutes before serving.

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    Jalapeno poppers in a wonton wrapper garnished with jalapeno bits.

    Cheesy Creole Shrimp Toast – Grits and Pinecones

    Cheesy Creole Shrimp Toast is a delicious, quick, and easy (and mostly make-ahead) appetizer perfect for a Super Bowl party.

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    Right out of the oven Cheesy Creole Shrimp Toast on a plate ready to serve

    Sausage & Cheese Cresent Ring – Pudge Factor

    Sausage & Cheese Crescent Ring transforms three simple ingredients into an amazing and crowd-pleasing dish. Watch it quickly disappear when served at your game-day party!

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    Sausage and Cheese ring showing a slice with melted cheese and a salsa dip.

    The Ultimate Easy Smoked Queso Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    The Ultimate Easy Smoked Queso Dip brings all the things you love about a great appetizer into a zesty, delicious, smoky, and cheesy dip. If the words spicy, queso, Tex-Mex, bacon, corn chips, sausage, and melted cheese send you into sensory overload, this best-ever smoked queso dip recipe is calling your name. 

    Just the thing to begin a backyard cookout, potluck dinner, a game-day party, or even a fun Cinco de Mayo party, smoked queso on the grill or smoker will spice up any get-together. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet, it is brimming with not one but two kinds of cheese, creamy Velveeta cheese and pepper-jack cheese, for an extra kick.

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    Smoked queso dip surrounded with chips.

    Cheesy Stuffed Taco Bread – Pudge Factor

    Cheesy Stuffed Taco Bread will take your Super Bowl Party to new heights. It’s made with delicious taco meat topped with Colby Jack Cheese. Then this taco bread is wrapped in a refrigerated pizza crust and baked to perfection.

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    Sliced stuffed taco bread full of ground beef and cheese.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What are the top ten football foods?

    It depends on the area of the country you are in, but in the South, we take our football seriously and our football party food even more seriously.

    The top ten football foods in the South include chicken wings, buffalo chicken dip, pizza, nachos, chips and dips, pigs in a blanket, potato skins, burgers, and sliders, cheese and crackers, and relish or vegetable trays.

    What are the best foods for a potluck?

    You want finger foods that travel well, that can be made ahead, and can be eaten at room temperature.

    Some good examples are boiled peanuts, caviar dip, sliders, cheese straws, pigs in a blanket, sausage balls, and my game day snack mix.

    What are the best Super Bowl day recipes for a novice cook?

    Nachos, caviar dip, buffalo chicken dip, chicken ranch dip, relish or vegetable trays, crackers and cheese trays, marinated cheese, fromage fort, and shrimp cocktail spread.

    These recipes require minimal preparation, and most can be made ahead.

    What are some fun Super Bowl party ideas?

    Fun Super Bowl party food serving ideas include food served in sports-themed containers (e.g., football-shaped bowls for chips and popcorn served in popcorn boxes, Game-themed desserts (e.g., a rectangle cake decorated like a football field, and tailgating-style finger foods.

    Sharon’s tips

    • When planning your party menu, keep in mind your guests’ dietary restrictions and try to choose a variety of foods with different textures, colors, and flavors.
    • Look for appetizer and snack recipes that can be made ahead of the big day, and don’t be afraid to purchase fillers such as mixed nuts or assorted cheeses.
    • Plan on four to six bites per hour per guest. Of course, this can vary widely depending on what you are serving, whether your guests are male or female, the length of your party, and the time of day. The more dishes you have to choose from, the less you will need for each dish.
    • If you and your guests will be watching the game on TV, you can expect it to last about four hours.
    • Above all, the last thing you want to be is stressed on the day of your party. You are supposed to have a good time too. Keep it simple! Also, there is nothing wrong with asking each guest to bring a dish.

    ★★★★★ If you make any of these recipes, please leave a comment. I would love to know how you liked it!

    Thank you so much for visiting Grits and Pinecones. I hope you come back soon!

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    1. Monique

      September 08, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      I am loving the look of Bang Bang Chicken. I want to try it today.

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